Parental Alienation with Jill Coil, Esq. | Episode 87

Parental Alienation in Colorado Divorce and Custody CasesIn this episode of Divorce at Altitude, Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha are joined by family law attorney Jill Coil to discuss parental alienation, a critical issue that often arises during custody disputes in divorce cases. Jill explains what parental alienation is, why it’s often misunderstood, and the difference between intentional and unintentional alienation.Intentional alienation occurs when a parent actively tries to harm the child’s relationship with the other parent. This can include negative messaging or making the child feel guilty for spending time with the other parent. Unintentional alienation, on the other hand, involves behaviors such as guilt-driven comments or comments about how the child might miss out on things when with the other parent.Jill highlights how accusations of alienation can sometimes be thrown around in divorce cases, and how courts respond differently depending on the specifics of the situation. She also discusses strategies for parents facing alienation accusations and those trying to prevent it, emphasizing the importance of maintaining consistency and showing up for your kids.Guest InformationJill Coil is a Utah and Texas licensed family law attorney and the founder of one of Utah’s largest family law firms. She’s also a motivational speaker and author of No One Dies from Divorce: How to Survive and Thrive When Your Marriage Ends.Episode OutlineWhat is Parental Alienation? Defining alienation and the behaviors involved.Intentional vs. Unintentional Alienation How parents can intentionally or unintentionally alienate the other parent.How to Respond to Alienation Protecting parenting time and building a strong relationship with your child.The Role of Therapy and Support Using therapy to address resistance and facilitate healthier co-parenting.Creating Protection in Parenting Plans How to set clear expectations and boundaries in your divorce agreement.Dealing with Alienation Accusations How to handle accusations and create a healthy co-parenting dynamic.When Courts Step In How courts address severe alienation and what steps to take to avoid it.What is Divorce at Altitude? Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha provide tips and recommendations on issues related to divorce, separation, and co-parenting in Colorado. Ryan and Amy are the founding partners of an innovative and ambitious law firm, Kalamaya | Goscha, that pushes the boundaries to discover new frontiers in family law, personal injuries, and criminal defense in Colorado. To subscribe to Divorce at Altitude, click here and select your favorite podcast player. To subscribe to Kalamaya | Goscha's YouTube channel where many of the episodes will be posted as videos, click here.  If you have additional questions or would like to speak to one of our attorneys, give us a call at 970-429-5784 or email us at [email protected].************************************************************************DISCLAIMER: THE COMMENTARY AND OPINIONS ON THIS PODCAST IS FOR ENTERTAINMENT AND INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND NOT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING LEGAL ADVICE. CONTACT AN ATTORNEY IN YOUR STATE OR AREA TO OBTAIN LEGAL ADVICE ON ANY OF THESE ISSUES.